ELA 11 Unit 2 Vocab Flashcards

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Jaded

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wearied, worn-out, dulled

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Lurid

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causing shock, horror, or revulsion; sensational

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Meritorious

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worthy, deserving recognition and praise

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Petulant

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peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily irritated and upset

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Prerogative

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a special right or privilege; a special quality showing excellence

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Provincial

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narrow in mind or outlook; a person with a narrow point of view

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Simulate

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to make a pretense of, imitate; to show the outer signs of

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Transcend

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to rise above or beyond, exceed

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Umbrage

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offense, resentment; a vague suspicion

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Unctuous

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excessively smooth or smug; trying too hard to give an impression of earnestness, sincerity, or piety